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American Experience

A gripping documentary explores the legendary feud between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst, sparked by Welles' groundbreaking film Citizen Kane.

The documentary chronicles the struggles between filmmaker Orson Welles and newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst over the making and release of Citizen Kane, with Hearst allegedly being the inspiration for the protagonist.

Info about American Experience

Studio(s): GBH

Originally Released: United States, Jan 29, 1996

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History